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Recent child care center reviews in Melrose, MA

Global Children School

5.0

I love Global Children . We are still using them during the pandemic. They are extremely vigilant. They speak to the children in both Russian & Spanish in their classes. Of course English too. They also introduce the children to STEM for early development. They provide the children breakfast, lunch...

- Marigo S

Children's Playhouse Daycare Inc.

5.0

great facility, very happy with them :)

- Gautam G

Transportation Children's Center

5.0

My child has attended TCC for 3 years and it was a great experience for both him and us. We still have very fond memories of the center. The staff is great and very professional. I highly recommend it!

- Rosalba S

Learning Cottage Preschool

5.0

My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss this school. It is a very homely environment which is warm and cozy.

- Meenal M

Josey's Daycare

5.0

Our daughter had been with Josey since she was 3 months old. She's now 2 and gets so excited in the morning to go to "Jojo's house". Josey provides a very warm, family friendly environment where kids are comfortable and can thrive. She keeps them on a great schedule and spends time doing...

- Kathryn L

Child care centers in Melrose, MA

Melrose YMCA Child Care Center

106 MAIN ST, MELROSE, MA

Starting at $296/wk

Melrose YMCA CCC in MELROSE, MA offers various developmental programs for individuals that enable them to build relationships, have fun, and learn something new. They provide summer camps, swimming lessons, fitness, enrichment, and sports classes. They feature a nurturing, safe, and warm environment...

Explore and Grow Family Daycare, LLC

182 Trenton St, Melrose, MA

Costimate: $246/wk

The Explore and Grow Family Daycare provides childcare for children in Melrose, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Explore and Grow...

Melrose Day Care

121 W Foster St, Melrose, MA

Starting at $220/wk

Melrose daycare center is a NAEYC accredited and a level 2 QRIS recognized early childhood education facility at 121 W Foster St, Melrose, MA. Their center provides an age-appropriate care to infants through pre-K in a safe and nurturing environment.

Melrose Unitarian Universalist

70 W Emerson St, Melrose, MA

Starting at $9410/day

Melrose Unitarian Universalist is a Church in Melrose, Massachusetts that offers care and education for children from preschool through 8th grade. It offers a religious education and encourages children's curiosity through social justice projects, and the experience of being part of a religious...

Kathy Doyle's Happy Hours Preschool

429 UPHAM ST, MELROSE, MA

Starting at $190/wk

Kathy Doyle's Happy Hours Preschool is a daycare center located at 429 Upham St, Melrose, MA that emphasizes the significance of play in children's development. Their strategies include the use of play and various activities such as songs and story time that enhance the mental and physical...

First Steps Early Learning Center

First Steps Early Learning Center

6 Eastman Place 3rd Floor, Melrose, MA

Costimate: $256/wk

Providing learning and care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old.

Global Children School

Global Children School

4A Gill St, Woburn, MA

Costimate: $267/wk

5.0

(6)

WELCOME to the first Global Children School in Massachusetts! * Quality Early Childhood Education * Full Immersion Approach English, Spanish and Russian * Child-Centered Approach * Project-Based Guided Learning * Intercultural Mindfulness * Global and Sustainable Living Perspective * accepting...
5.0
"I love Global Children . We are still using them during the pandemic. They are extremely vigilant. They speak to the children in both Russian & Spanish in their classes. Of course English too. They also introduce the children to STEM for early development. They...

Marigo S


Children's Playhouse Daycare Inc.

46 Bucknam Street., Everett, MA

Starting at $385/wk

5.0

(2)

Children's Playhouse Daycare, Inc. is a warm, family oriented childcare center with a professional atmosphere. We have two locations. Our Infant/Toddler location is located right next to our preschool location. Both locations include all meals. Breakfast, Lunch and afternoon Snack are served...
5.0
"great facility, very happy with them :)"

Gautam G


Transportation Children's Center

Transportation Children's Center

10 Park Plaza Suite 3330, Boston, MA

Starting at $426/wk

5.0

(2)

The Transportation Children's Center, a non-profit child care facility, in downtown Boston, provides full day Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Programs year round. Open to the general public, the center is available to children 3 months through age five. The center is open from 8:00...
5.0
"My child has attended TCC for 3 years and it was a great experience for both him and us. We still have very fond memories of the center. The staff is great and very professional. I highly recommend it!"

Rosalba S


Learning Cottage Preschool

Learning Cottage Preschool

21 Douglas Ave, Burlington, MA

Starting at $350/wk

5.0

(2)

I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education. Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers...
5.0
"I am currently working as a licensed assistant teacher at Learning Cottage Preschool and have enrolled my own son too. Shabana the owner and lead teacher is very focused on curriculum, educational as well as gross motor skills of every child in the center. I am a...

Salija G


Josey's Daycare

Josey's Daycare

81 Woodlawn Ave, Waltham, MA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(5)

Josey's Daycare is a home based center that has been in business for thirty years. At this center, children will grow and learn through exploration and play. Structure will be provided for the children as well as a thriving learning environment. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the...
5.0
"We love Josey! Both of my children were enrolled from 3 months - 4 years. Josey is loving, kind, reliable and a wonderful caregiver and person. Both kiddos thrived at her home and loved her cooking too. I highly recommend her!"

Nicole P


Ellen Moore's Child Care

Ellen Moore's Child Care

12 Worthington Street, Boston, MA

Starting at $110/day

5.0

(6)

My program is a small, mixed-age group, and we all become very attached to each other--it really is very much like a family. I am located in Boston, close to the Longwood Medical Area. I have a well-equipped home with three levels of interesting space and a small backyard. We also have a...
5.0
"I am an early childhood educator myself, and was incredibly selective when choosing childcare for my own daughter. Several colleagues, all very experienced as preschool teachers, recommended Ellen to me, and I am so glad that they did. Ellen is a talented and...

Megina B


Tartts Day Care Centers

Tartts Day Care Centers

56 Wareham St., Boston, MA

Costimate: $205/wk

4.5

(24)

A family-run enterprise since 1946, Tartt's is an industry leader, recognized for our enriching programs, exemplary facilities and accomplished staff. Our philosophy is straightforward: we place the experiences of children and families at the center of our business. Tartt's remains in demand...
5.0
"We love Tartts and were sad to leave. The teachers and staff were great--they were so caring and loving towards my son. He started at Tartts at 3.5 months old and the teachers were so helpful in getting him adjusted to daycare and even with starting on a bottle....

Minnie K


Let's Learn Together Childcare

Let's Learn Together Childcare

11 Water St., Arlington, MA

Starting at $2300/mo

5.0

(2)

We're a brand new childcare center in Arlington Center offering childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k. We offer flexible childcare ranging from 1 day to 5 days of care. We believe learning begins through play! Our experienced team of educators has over 20 years of experience with...
5.0
"Mary is a great director and all the teachers are great. I feel so lucky that I was able to get a spot for both of my kids."

Kasia M


L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street, Stoneham, MA

Costimate: $291/wk

4.3

(7)

I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 16 years, but prior to that I was a Director of a group daycare center. My home daycare is just that a home daycare. I want my children to feel as comfortable as they feel at their own home. I feel the same way about...
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Stephanie to anyone that I know looking for a safe, reliable and nurturing daycare. My first son started there when he was around 10 months and he absolutely loved it there, I never had any issues and he was always safe, I never for a...

Kristin S


Pleasant Time Learning Center LLC

Pleasant Time Learning Center LLC

65 Putnam St, Winthrop, MA

Costimate: $337/wk

5.0

(2)

Pleasant Times Learning Center is a licensed child care provider in Winthrop, MA, and has been servicing the community since 1993. We provide quality child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our program is unlike any other. Our philosophy is to create an environment that encourages...
5.0
"Great place run by very nice people and kids have fun and learn every day !"

Eric


Panda Bilingual Daycare

Panda Bilingual Daycare

30 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA

Starting at $1890/mo

5.0

(1)

Panda Bilingual Daycare is a bilingual Mandarin- English early educational childcare center combining the Montessori educational philosophy with Chinese and American language and culture. Our center's mission is to offer the highest quality care and education for children from three months to...
5.0
"We have a 2.5yrs daughter in Panda Bilingual Daycare since this summer. We have been very satisfied so far. The site is brand new and the facilities are very nice. The teachers care deeply about the kids and constantly communicate with us about our daughter's every...

Mingshu H


Saint Paul Early Education

Saint Paul Early Education

130 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA

Starting at $335/wk

5.0

(6)

Program Services: We provide infant, toddler, preschool & Pre-K services for children. Our center offers services from 4 weeks to 6 years. We offer full day from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.We provide low teacher/child ratios (1:5) in different sets of classrooms and we compliment our center with a...
5.0
"Our daughter has been going to saint paul's Early education for almost 5 months now and we love it!! Ms. Komal(Katy) and Mrs. Joselina are wonderful teachers and we are always greeted by them when my daughter and I walk thru the door! Being that this is our...

Rachel H


Sunkissed Acorns

342 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

Costimate: $316/wk

5.0

(1)

We are a small neighborhood daycare located near Chinatown and South End.
5.0
"To anyone considering sending their children to Sunkissed Acorns: Both my girls attended Sunkissed Acorns from 3 months of age until pre-K and we couldn't possibly recommend them enough. Mabel, Carla, Kelly, Mancy, Ping, and the whole staff at Sunkissed Acorns are...

Costa


Imagination Station Early Learning Center

Imagination Station Early Learning Center

372 Squire Rd, Revere, MA

Starting at $65/day

3.3

(6)

Imagination Station offers care for children 6 weeks to 7 years old. Full time and Part time available. Included in tuition is breakfast, lunch and snack.
3.0
"When I worked for Terri little pumpkin it was POORLY and not operated by a professional who truly cared for the kids and staff needs . IN ORDER TO RUN a program your staff has to be trained and treated with respect. It was a big mess I felt bad for the kids and...

Sandra W


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